EXPERIMENT 1: INTRODUCTION TO BASIC HYDRAULIC BENCH
1.1. Program Outcomes (POs) Addressed by the Experiment
a) Ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.
b) Ability to function on multidisciplinary teams.
1.2. Experiment’s Intended Learning Outcomes (EILOs)
At the end of this experiment, the student shall be able to:
a) Familiarize the fundamental parts of the hydraulic bench
b) Identify and operate the fundamental parts of the hydraulic bench
c) Apply the techniques and skills in using the hydraulic machine relevant to professional
engineering practice.
1.3. Objectives of the Experiment
The aim of this experiment is to determine discharge by means of the volumetric method.
1.4. Principle of the Experiment
Many problems in hydraulics require the determination of discharge. One of the most
common aprroach of measuring discharge is by the volumetric method. The general idea
is to determine the volume of fluid (water) expelled by a source over a specific period.
The hydraulic bench unit provides the basic services of supplying water and measuring its
corresponding volume.
The volume flow rate is calculated as follows:
Δvol
Q=
Δt
where:
Q – discharge, liters/s
Δvol – change in volume, liters
Δt – time required for the corresponding change in volume
1.5. Materials / Equipment
Hydraulic Bench HM150
Stopwatch
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1.6. Illustration
Figure 1. Hydraulic Bench, HM150
Figure 2. Parts of the Hydraulic Bench HM150
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1.7. Procedures
1. Arrange the experimentation set-up such that the HM150 is placed on a convenient and
level place.
2. Screw the discharge cap or a hose at the end of the discharge pipe.
3. Switch on the main power switch, open the flow adjustment valve and switch on the
pump.
4. Determine the volume flow rate by using a stopwatch to establish the time, t, required
for raising the level in the sight gauge from 20 to 30 liters.
5. Conduct four trials. Ensure that the opening of flow adjustment valve remains the same
for all trials.
1.8. Activity Report
Course: CIEN 30143 | HYDRAULICS 2 Experiment No.: 1
Group No.: GROUP 4 Section: 1PCIEN30143
Group Members: Date Performed: OCTOBER 17, 2024
Balonga, Alfann Jeron Date Submitted: OCTOBER 26, 2024
Instructor: ENGR. FLORANTE POSO
Buit, Annita C.
Cunanan, Sean Nicholas
De Guzman, Rafael Judiel
Gica, Jeremiah
Poblete, Leomel Z.
Prado, Dwight Stephen
Ramos, Cedrick John
1.9 Data and Results
Trial Volume, liter (vol) Time, second (t) Flow rate, lit/sec (Q)
1 1.5 L 20.15 sec 0.074 L/sec
2 1.5 L 19.68 sec 0.076 L/sec
3 1.5 L 21.26 sec 0.071 L/sec
4 1.5 L 20.88 sec 0.072 L/sec
Average 1.5 L 20.49 sec 0.073 L/sec
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1.10 Calculation
Δvol
Q=
Δt
where:
Q – discharge, liters/s
Δvol – change in volume, liters
Δt – time required for the corresponding change in volume
For trial 1:
1.5 L
Q1= Q1 = 0.074 L/sec
20.15 sec
For trial 2:
1.5 L
Q2 = Q2 = 0.076 L/sec
19.68 sec
For trial 3:
1.5 L
Q3 = Q3 = 0.071 L/sec
21.26 sec
For trial 4:
1.5 L
Q4 = Q4 = 0.072 L/sec
20.88 sec
To get the Average Time:
20.15 + 19.68 + 21.26 + 20.88
TAVE = TAVE = 20.49 sec
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To get the Average Flow Rate:
0.074 + 0.076 + 0.071 + 0.072
QAVE= QAVE = 0.073 L/sec
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2.0 Observation
The basic hydraulic bench experiment was conducted on October 17 (Thursday).
During the said experiment we prepared a 1.5-liter plastic water bottle to be used as a
receptacle for tap water, and we use a smartphone as a stopwatch. The 1.5-liter plastic
bottle was filled with water until it was almost full (with just a small amount of space to
spare). This process was conducted 4 consecutive times in order to determine the average
flow rate.
During the first trial the 1.5-liter water bottle was filled after 20.15 second. On the
second trial it was filled after 19.68 seconds. On the third trial it was filled after 21.26
seconds. Lastly, on the fourth trial it was filled after 20.88 seconds. Resulting to an average
of 20.49 seconds.
Then these recorded times was divided to the volume of the plastic water bottle (Plastic
water bottle volume / average time to fill the 1.5 L bottle) in order to compute for the
average flow rate. The first trial resulted to 0.074 L/sec flow rate. The second trial resulted
to 0.076 L/sec flow rate. The third trial resulted to 0.071 L/sec flow rate. Lastly the fourth
trial resulted to 0.072 L/sec flow rate. Resulting to an average of 0.073 L/sec flow rate.
2.1 Conclusion/s
The laboratory experiment successfully determined the flow rate of a home faucet
using a simple hydraulic bench setup. By filling a 1.5-liter plastic water bottle in four
consecutive trials and measuring the time required for each, we were able to compute the
average flow rate. The average time to fill the bottle was 20.49 seconds across the trials.
By dividing the bottle's volume by the average time, we found the average flow rate to be
0.073 L/sec.
This experiment demonstrated the simplicity and accuracy of measuring flow rates
using basic equipment such as a water bottle and a stopwatch. The close values across the
trials indicate consistent results and a reliable measurement process. The computed flow
rate of 0.073 L/sec can be useful in estimating water usage or planning for more complex
hydraulic designs in home systems.
2.2 References
Gunt. (2000). Instruction Manual HM 150 Hydraulic Bench. Geratebau, GMBH: Gunt
